HR Lead

Peak Retirement Planning, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Retirement Planning, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio is looking for a Human Resources Lead to oversee HR management and ensure compliance with labor laws. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, a passion for team support, and a commitment to the company's values.

This role involves managing the hiring process, supporting team development, and maintaining HR policies while helping the company grow in a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Human Resources Lead or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of State and Federal labor laws.
• Ability to lead and manage the Human Resources department.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the Human Resources department.
• Facilitate regular HR team meetings.
• Oversee the hiring process from start to finish.
• Ensure HR-related KPIs are tracked and met.
• Support and coach team members through their employee lifecycle.

Skills

Human Resources management

State and Federal labor laws

Talent sourcing

Team leadership

Compliance with HR policies

Job description

We are the #1 fastest-growing private company in Columbus, Ohio, by Inc. 5000, and one of the top and youngest financial planning firms in the country. Peak has grown from one team member to over 60 team members in just 4 years.In 2025, we had over 5,400 applicants, we only hired 19. As a scaling start-up, we are very particular to ensure we hire the best and those aligned with our values and intensity. We are not a firm for everyone.

What We Look For

A+ Player

• Elite at what they do. Extremely hard worker. Gritty. Gets things done. Internal need to succeed.
• Dislikes working with B and C players.
• Does not need to be told twice what to do.

Foxhole Team Member

• Has a servant's heart and a purpose bigger than themselves.
• Will help a team member fix a flat on the side of the road at 6am.
• Goes above and beyond to provide a "White Glove Service" to our clients.

Rocketship Mentality

• Excited to join a fast-growing startup with extreme upside.
• Growth Mindset in all areas of life - professionally, personally, physically, and spiritually.
• "Lifer" - those who want to work with us for 30+ years (not just a 9-5 job).

• Bring experience as a Human Resources Lead or similar role
• Have in-depth knowledge of State and Federal labor laws
• Lead and manage the Human Resources department
• Facilitate regular HR team meetings and ensure alignment on key priorities
• Oversee our in-depth hiring process from start to finish
• Successfully source top talent all across the country
• Ensure HR-related KPIs are tracked and met consistently
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes
• Support and coach team members through their employee lifecycle
• Maintain compliance with labor laws and uphold company HR policies
• Provide ongoing management and support to the HR team